MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Chassis and under body covered in under seal
Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer CV Boot covered in grease. No sign of damage to boot
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Rears (1.2.1 (e))
Chassis and under body covered in under seal
Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer CV Boot covered in grease. No sign of damage to boot
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front CV boot has grease on it, but no sign of damage or split
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody and chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack in windscreen more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front CV boot has grease on it, but no sign of damage or split
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody and chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate (1992)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
damage on windscreen outside zone A close to fail limit
o/s rear air bag bracket insecure
slight leak from o/s c/v boot
surface cracks on rear flexible brake hose
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
damage on windscreen outside zone A close to fail limit
o/s rear air bag bracket insecure
slight leak from o/s c/v boot
surface cracks on rear flexible brake hose
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J260 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J260 ERB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J260 ERB registered?
J260 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1992.
Is J260 ERB safe to buy?
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